Using big names to get attention

[Parththakkar12]

Hey everyone,

I'm writing a book. I'm wanting to give credit to some big named famous people for being an inspiration for me in this work. This is coming from an honest place. I'm also doing this to get some attention in the first few pages, so that people can relate to a 'buzzword big-name' and relate to me better.

Is this, strictly speaking, legal? Could I get sued for 'trying to hog their attention'?

Edited October 4, 2020 by Parththakkar12

[Preety_India]

I don't think there is any problem with this at all. People do this every day. 

You can use the names freely. 

The Big names don't mind. It's free publicity for them. 

 

[JosephKnecht]

On 10/4/2020 at 1:57 PM, Parththakkar12 said:

Is this, strictly speaking, legal? Could I get sued for 'trying to hog their attention'?

It is legal. You are free to give credit to whoever you want. 

What you are trying to do is to use the reputation of others to build up your name. This is also legal but not highly ethical.